Centralia LF

As of 1994, Centralia LF has approximately 1,769,760 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 40,000 tons of waste per year based on the most recent annual data. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 1994.

Centralia LF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Leachate Evaporation system. of which approximately 0.1 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 50% methane content. This type of project converts waste-generated methane into usable electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy for the local grid.

Centralia LF is operated by Lewis County Public Services. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Centralia, Lewis, Washington. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Lewis County Public Services directly.

Centralia LF currently covers approximately 55 acres. The facility opened in 1958 and has been in continuous operation since then. The size of a landfill reflects both its operational history and the volume of waste it has processed over its lifetime of service to the surrounding community.

Centralia LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.1 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 50% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. Flares are in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.

Centralia LF participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Operational' is associated with this site. These initiatives help reduce the environmental footprint of landfill operations by capturing resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and diverting material from direct disposal. Contact the facility or its operator for more details on current environmental compliance status.

To contact Centralia LF, The directory information shown on this page is sourced from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) and the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, last verified as of data year 1994. Data freshness status: Stale (pre-2018). If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.